Solar Hits 2.8 TW as Growth Meets Grid and Political Resistance
Global solar capacity reached 2.8 TW after a record 600 GW of new installations in 2025, but mounting infrastructure and political hurdles threaten momentum.

Solar power has officially overtaken coal in the global electricity mix, a milestone that underscores how dramatically the energy landscape has shifted. Yet as of October 2026, the industry faces a du...